amenities include a free area shuttle service and a heated saltwater pool. vividly colored suites honor hollywood legends, and come with living rooms, writing desks and/or pull-out sofas. there's also a cocktail lounge with a guitar-shaped bar. set among the sunset strip's trendy nightclubs, this hip hotel is 2 miles from beverly hills and 3 miles from hollywood. edgy rooms offer funky leather seating and black-and-white celebrity photos, plus flat-screen tvs, minibars and minifridges; some add pool or city views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in-room dining and wifi (fee) are available Los Angeles International Airport 30 min
Griffith Park (17 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (11 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Universal Studio Tour (20 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Universal Studios Hollywood (15 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (12 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. TCL Chinese Theatre (8 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (8 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Santa Monica Pier (25 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Hollywood Bowl (13 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (18 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Griffith Observatory (27 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. The Getty (21 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Hollywood & Highland (8 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. The Original Farmers Market (9 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Hollywood Sign (26 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. |